‘A system that is second to none’

By: Clay Schuldt

NEW ULM – For the first time in 37 years, New Ulm has a new Park and Recreation Comprehensive Master plan. The completed Park and Rec. Master Plan was presented to the New Ulm City Council for approval Tuesday. The plan establishes a 15-year ...

May 21, 2026

Local children’s author completes book series

By: Amy Zents

NEW ULM — Local author Rhonda Buerkle has completed her five-book “Woofy Toofy” children’s book series with the fifth and final book scheduled to be release this summer. The series, published by North Star Press of St. Cloud, is based ...

May 21, 2026

Brown Co. board to rebid county park project

By: Fritz Busch

NEW ULM — After hearing from landowners Tuesday, Brown County commissioners approved denying a quote and re-biding a Lake Altermatt outlet project at Treml County Park. The park located in Leavenworth Township, covers 18.2 acres and has more ...

May 21, 2026

Kral advances in section tournament

BUFFALO LAKE — New Ulm’s Lillian Kral qualified to advance to the second day of the Section 3AA tournament after shooting a 100 in the first day at Oakdale Golf Club on Wednesday. The top five teams and the next 14 individuals not on the ...

May 21, 2026

Stade looks to reach next level

By: Jim Bastian

NEW ULM — For the fourth time this season, New Ulm’s Ethan Stade has been named the Midwest Athletic Conference (MAC) Pitcher of the Week. That comes on the heels of Stade’s 15-strikeout performance against Western Michigan in his 7 2/3 ...

May 20, 2026

Sleepy Eye selected as FOX9 Town Ball Tour stop

SLEEPY EYE — FOX9 has selected Sleepy Eye Ballpark as one of its Town Ball Tour stops this season. FOX9 will be visiting Sleepy Eye on Wednesday, June 24 to highlight the community for the day, with live broadcasts beginning at 5 p.m. ahead ...

May 20, 2026